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Key Findings

• Eligible children are more likely to be insured in states in which the State Children's Health Insurance Program is an expansion of Medicaid.
• Many parents do not understand SCHIP, and non-English speakers are less likely to enroll their children.
• Insurance is necessary, but not sufficient. For insurance to have a beneficial effect, children must also have a regular provider and receive care when they need it.
• Language barriers contribute significantly to racial and ethnic disparities.
• Children with the greatest health care needs have the greatest difficulty in obtaining primary care.